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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,011.68, 28,995.74 and 11,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,011.68, 28,995.74 and 11,451.66 is: 15,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,011.68 : 28,995.74 = 11,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,011.68/28,995.74 = 11,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,011.68x = 28,995.74 × 11,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,011.68x = 332,049,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,049,355.93/21,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.08

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